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Enjoy North East's Impact on Community: Giving You the Business
When you hear the words "Chamber of Commerce", you might think business, or a group that helps companies thrive, and employees network. Well, one local chamber has a new name but the same hometown pride. The North East Region is the heart of grape country. Where wine flows from more...
‘More needs to be done’ – Locals react to EPA’s investigation into former Erie Coke property
“A step in the right direction but more needs to be done” — That’s what members of the group Hold Erie Coke Accountable said on Monday after additional soil testing near the former site. An investigation of contamination is taking place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Erie-area Democrats praise Biden for putting 'country first,' look forward to Harris nod
Erie-area Democrats are hailing President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from his reelection campaign Sunday as an act of selflessness and are hopeful their party will unify and mount a greater challenge against former President Donald Trump in November. “(Biden) has been an exceptional president and he made a...
New PA law would help level the playing field for large, small pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law that looks to help independent pharmacies. State Representative Pat Harkins joined state Rep. Jessica Benham on Monday at Medicap Pharmacy in Erie. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new law they said would help make the system...
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: July 22
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. Vice President Kamala Harris makes her first public appearance since President Biden announced he would end his bid for re-election. Big Stories. Harris Steps Up After Biden Drops Out. Pa. Gov. Rumored as Possible Democratic VP Pick. Back to Butler. Meta will...
Waterford Holds Memorial Service for Butler Firefighter
Sunday was the final day of Waterford Heritage Days. People could enjoy a church service, vendors, skydivers, and a variety of foods. However, there was a somber event added a memorial service was held to honor those who have died including Corey D. Comperatore, the firefighter killed during former President Trump's rally in Butler last Saturday.
Ecklund Calls for State Assistance in Dealing with Issue of Homelessness
The City of Jamestown -- and all of Chautauqua County, for that matter -- is pretty much at capacity in trying to deal with the homeless issue. That from Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, who recently attended a meeting with public safety and human service agencies to discuss that, as well as the mental health component of homelessness. Ecklund says the major issue is there is only one hospital in the county -- UPMC Chautauqua -- that do full mental evaluations...
Erie's first Black City Council member will have a street named after him
A portion of Downing Avenue is set to honor the late Larry Meredith, the Erie lawyer, community advocate and the first Black city resident elected to Erie City Council. Council, during its regular meeting on Wednesday night, approved a resolution sponsored by Councilman Mel Witherspoon that designates a portion of Downing Avenue adjacent to Rodger Young Park as "Larry Meredith Way."
CCIDA Ranks First in WNY
JAMESTOWN, NY – The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue.
Grant Awarded For Improvements to Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
The funding will also help with trail improvements on sections of private properties south of Titus Road in Sherman. The latest improvements are part of Phase IV of the Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project. The Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail is a 24 mile-long nature trail spanning four...
Waterford Heritage Days
"Well, the first mission of George Washington was to come here to tell the French that they needed to leave that this was British territory," Heidi Longstreet, coordinator of the Judson House said. With the turnout being so big this year, Longstreet shared her feelings on the celebration every year.
Waterford Heritage Days fills community with pride at annual celebration
Waterford Heritage Days has taken over Gazebo Park and the sense of community pride was overflowing. It’s said that the town’s history helped build the nation. Several hundreds of people have come out for this 51st celebration of heritage. Within a small town in northwest Pennsylvania lies deep-rooted...
CHQ Chamber Hosting Award-Winning Filmmaker for Business Builder Workshop
A Chautauqua County native who has worked as a cinematographer for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres will make a visit to SUNY Fredonia for a Business Builder Workshop hosted by CHQ Chamber -- formerly the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says Travis Carlson is now an award-winning writer and filmmaker who, after his time with the Bills and Sabres, went on to co-found Pan-American Film Division in Buffalo...
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